Some aren’t ready to give up masks despite new CDC guidance
Like more than 120 million other Americans, Jan Massie is fully vaccinated against COVID-19 and can pretty much give up…
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For U.S. Muslims, Eid al-Fitr marks emergence from both Ramadan and pandemic
For Qassim Abdullah, this year’s Islamic holiday of Eid al-Fitr marked a bit of a milestone: Now fully vaccinated, the…
Is church attendance linked to higher rates of coronavirus?
One of the most controversial parts of the COVID-19 coronavirus lockdown strategy in the United States was the closure of churches across…
NYC Pride parade bans police; gay officers ‘disheartened’
NEW YORK (AP) — Organizers of New York City’s Pride events said Saturday that they were banning police officers and…
Bill to shield businesses from most COVID lawsuits heads to governor
In the last hour of the 2021 legislative session, the Missouri House sent a sweeping bill that would shield businesses…
Page, Jones announce relaxed COVID-19 guidelines
CITY HALL – The day after the federal government significantly eased mask guidelines, county and city officials announced they were…
Public Library expands hours, time for patrons
ST. LOUIS – The city’s public library system is finally able to expand its hours and services, after having to…
Cardinals host vaccination clinic at Busch Stadium, get ready for Cubs
DOWNTOWN – The St. Louis Cardinals are hosting a COVID-19 vaccination event in partnership with the city’s health department, inside…
Schmitt sues over St. Louis County COVID restrictions
(AP) — Missouri Attorney General Eric Schmitt filed on Tuesday a lawsuit challenging St. Louis County’s COVID-19 restrictions, citing concerns…
County Library helps older adults reach loved ones, with GrandPads
ST. LOUIS COUNTY – The St. Louis County Library is giving out 1,500 GrandPad tablets bought with CARES Act funds to area older adults. The GrandPad…
State to end all federal pandemic-related unemployment benefits
JEFFERSON CITY – Missouri will end participation in all federal pandemic-related jobless insurance programs as of June 13. Gov. Mike Parson, a…
Missouri in no rush to spend $2.7B of flexible pandemic aid
JEFFERSON CITY (AP) — Missouri will get nearly $2.7 billion of flexible federal aid under a coronavirus relief law, but…
FDA green-lights Pfizer vaccine for ages 12-15; CDC still to act
WASHINGTON — The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has signed off on expanding the use of Pfizer’s COVID-19 vaccine to…
Tearful reunions mark second Mother’s Day under pandemic
Last Mother’s Day, they celebrated with bacon and eggs over FaceTime. This time, Jean Codianni of Los Angeles flew to…
Pandemic Task Force to hold Moment of Silence on May 10
ST. LOUIS – A moment of silence is planned at 10 a.m. on May 10 to acknowledge and honor the…
Delmar Loop businesses revive as COVID-19 retreats
UNIVERSITY CITY – The shine is coming back on the Chuck Berry statue, while hungry foodies are starting to fill…